Updates

May has been packed with excitement, and we’re thrilled to share what’s new in the world of Legends of the Arena! Let’s dive in:

🎲 KublaCon Was a Hit!

We had an incredible time at KublaCon, running nonstop demos all weekend long—over 100 games played across 1v1, 2v2, and free-for-all formats! Some players even returned for multiple sessions, and a lucky few walked away with tiny trophies and serious bragging rights.

It’s been a big month behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share some great updates as we ramp up toward our summer Kickstarter!

🎉 The Factory is Working on Reviewer Copies!

We’ve officially sent our files to the printer for our reviewer copies! These preview builds include 6 of the 8 Legends and mark a huge milestone on our road to launch. We’ve lined up most of our review partners, but there are still a few open slots—if there’s a reviewer, streamer, or content creator you’d love to see cover Legends of the Arena, let us know!

March has been a quieter month compared to the excitement of Genesis, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes gearing up for our Kickstarter this summer!

Over on Instagram, we’ve been showcasing Hilda’s art and abilities, bringing her dramatic, Arena-shattering presence to life. Next month, we’ll be introducing Sabo, the mysterious ninja whose chain attacks and tactical traps keep foes off balance. Stay tuned!

In April our focus will be getting copies out to reviewers. If you know any board game reviewers who would love to try Legends of the Arena, please send them our way!

Big news this month: You can now play Legends of the Arena! But before we get into that, a quick reminder to follow our Kickstarter campaign here so you don’t miss the launch. Now, let’s dive in!

Play Legends of the Arena – Print & Play + Tabletop Simulator!

We’re thrilled to announce that both a Print & Play and a Tabletop Simulator mod featuring Alysia and Fitz are now available! This is your chance to try out the game and give us feedback before we launch on Kickstarter. Enter your email at the bottom of the page to receive the most up-to-date links to both.

We’ve got some huge updates this month, including our next convention appearance, exciting character reveals, and our first look at final card designs!

Meet Us at Genesis X2! 🎮🔥

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll have a booth at Genesis X2 from February 14-16, 2025, in San Jose, CA! If you’re at the event, stop by to play a demo, grab some free stickers, and chat with us about the game. We’d love to see you there!

As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to share some major updates and invite you to shape the game with your feedback!

Explore the Rules Draft 📖

The draft of our game rules is now available! While the images and formatting are placeholders, the content is ready for your thoughts! Please share your impressions (feel free to comment right on the doc) - your feedback is crucial in refining Legends of the Arena.

It’s been a busy month for Legends of the Arena, and we’re thrilled to share our latest updates with you!

Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page Now Live!

Our Kickstarter landing page is now up! Click below to get notified when the campaign goes live. Your support makes all the difference as we prepare for our mid-2025 launch!

Catch Alysia’s Art on Instagram

We’ve shared all of Alysia’s art on Instagram, including her powerful moves like Sunder and her ultimate Carve a Path. If you haven’t checked it out yet, head over to see her in action!

We’ve got some exciting news ahead:

Monthly Updates: Starting today, we’ll be sharing regular updates on game development, upcoming conventions (we’ll be at KublaCon Fall in the Protospiel room!), and more.

Art Sneak Peeks: We’ll also be showcasing new art and progress on our Instagram, so make sure to follow us there for exclusive visuals that bring the Arena to life!

Kickstarter Announcement: Our launch is set for mid-2025, and we’ll keep you updated on every step leading up to it. We’d love to hear from you! We made our first prototypes in 2016 and we’ve been iterating with your feedback ever since. Feel free to reply below and let us know what excites you most about Legends of the Arena or if you have any questions. Your thoughts and feedback mean a lot to us as we continue development.

Hey folks!

Just a quick update that Michael is at PAX Unplugged this weekend. Drop us a line if you would like to see the latest version of Legends of the Arena!

We’ve been hard at work since Origins adding character upgrades, reducing the number of cards in hand, and, most excitingly, changing to a KO count win condition where you score a KO each time you knock an opponent off of the map.

Where we started

We started working on Legends of the Arena with the goal of creating the team dueling board game we had always dreamed of as kids. The year was 2016 and we didn’t know anything about game design, but we knew the game needed to be fast, fun, and stand up to repeated play. The game system needed to be flexible enough to evoke the sort of awesome moves that characters in video games have - pull the opponents in with a giant hook, shoot a slow but terrifying death ray, or sneak up behind and escape quickly. We wanted characters to have fun, distinct playstyles, and we wanted those characters to maintain their playstyles when played competitively. Finally, we felt that players should be able to start incorporating counterplay (picking moves based on what they expect their opponent to do) with only a few games under their belt.